Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Democratic Party (U.S.), Elections--Political aspects, Illinois--Chicago, Lee of Fareham, Viscount (Arthur Hamilton Lee), 1868-1947, Legislation, Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924, Long, John Davis, 1838-1915, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Military appointments, New York (State), Nominations for office, Philippines, Political candidates--Public opinion, Politicians, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt family, South African War (1899-1902), Speeches, addresses, etc.
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Governor Roosevelt presents a detailed, multifaceted analysis of his next career move. He still favors the governorship and does not want the vice presidency, but he also sees that he may lose the gubernatorial election. He takes the advice of Henry Cabot Lodge to heart throughout his deliberations.
Collection
Creation Date
1900-04-30
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931
Language
English
Period
Governor of New York (October 1898-1900)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles. [April 30, 1900]. Harvard College Library.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o285852. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles. [30 Apr. 1900]. Multi-image.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o285852.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1900, April 30]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o285852.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
